Jim Kelly says he will 'do everything in his power to keep the Bills in Buffalo' on WBBZ-TV

by jmaloni

Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am

Jim Kelly

Former
Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly appeared on
WBBZ-TV's "Sports Rap-Up" Tuesday night. When host Bob
Koshinski asked about his role in keeping the Bills in Buffalo when
ownership changes hands, Kelly did not mince words.

"I
know enough people who want to keep the Bills here, I know enough
politicians who want to make sure they stay in Western New York,"
he said. "Roger Goodell is from Jamestown. I can't see him even
thinking about letting the Bills leave Western New York, because I
don't think not only would he not be allowed back in Western New
York, but he wouldn't be allowed back in the state of New York."

There
is also a personal side to the gridiron great. Kelly is a family man.
While noting he is not a perfect parent, Kelly told Koshinski that
his father taught him some basics in life, such as to not give up, to
work hard, and have a firm handshake. Kelly writes about his wife,
Jill, their two daughters, and late son, Hunter, in a new book, "The
Playbook For Dads: Parenting Your Kids In The Game Of Life."

Koshinski
covered Kelly during the NFL Hall of Fame quarterback's career with
the Bills, breaking the story that he was coming to Buffalo when he
was at WKBW-TV, traveling with the team during the Super Bowl years,
and later when he was in charge of the Empire Sports Network.

"Sports
Rap Up" airs Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. live from WBBZ-TV at the
Eastern Hills Mall. The show airs Wednesday at 9 a.m. It is sponsored
by D'Youville College, Reimer Heating & Air Conditioning and Just
Pizza.